Throwing non-veg food waste in Ganga could hurt religious sentiments: Allahabad HC on iftar party row
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that throwing non-vegetarian food waste into the Ganga could offend Hindu religious sentiments. This decision came while granting bail to five individuals accused of discarding leftovers during an iftar party in Varanasi. The court noted the applicants' remorse and lack of prior criminal records as factors in their favor.
- ▪The Allahabad High Court observed that throwing non-vegetarian food waste into the Ganga could hurt Hindu religious sentiments.
- ▪Five individuals were granted bail after expressing regret for their actions during an iftar party.
- ▪The incident involved members of the Muslim community consuming food and discarding remains into the river.
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The Allahabad High Court has observed that throwing non-vegetarian food waste into the river Ganga could hurt the religious sentiments of the Hindu community.While granting bail to five persons accused of throwing leftovers into the river during an iftar party on a boat in Varanasi, Justice Rajiv Lochan Shukla said, "The applicants are apologetic for their actions and even their families also regret the pain that had been caused to the society at large."The court said, "Taking note of the entire facts and circumstances of the case, the lack of criminal antecedents of the applicants, the period of detention already undergone and also the apology expressed, as recorded above, prima facie a case for bail is made out."In an order passed on May 15, Justice Shukla granted bail to the accused,…
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